Elite Performance Manager - Psychology

The Role

• Develop and coordinate new and existing Psychology related projects and workstreams.
• Act as a discipline-specific expert in Psychology within the Elite Performance team and across the shared space at the Premier League.
• Drive the Shared Space area of Mental Health and Wellbeing, forging strong collaborations and partnerships with colleagues across other teams, including Player Care and Safeguarding.
• Support and contribute to new and existing Elite Performance projects and workstreams.
• Engage proactively with the Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisory group, working with the chair to maximise the added value of the group.
• Collaborate with Football Partners, Club Academies and other organisations on psychology-related topics and projects.
• Monitor and report on the progress of Psychology Projects across the Elite Performance department and ‘shared space’.
• Collaborate with each team in the Football Department to help achieve our work and aims; also establish working relationships with departments around the organisation to help facilitate cross-departmental working.
• Lead the evaluation and evolution of Psychology-related rules and guidance for clubs and practitioners, working closely with the Premier League’s Regulatory team on Psychology matters relating to the Premier League’s Youth Development Rules.
• In collaboration with Academy Support Managers, support Clubs in the area of Psychology.
• Develop and deliver workforce development opportunities for First Team and Academy Staff, alongside other members of the Football Department.
• Contribute to the development and utilisation of the Football Intelligence Platform.
• Play a key role in ensuring that an evidence informed approach is central to all Elite Performance team activity. Support the development and sharing of insights to inform guidelines and recommendations.
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably required by the Premier League

Role Requirement

• Registration as an Applied Sport & Exercise Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Excellent understanding of the discipline of Sport Psychology.
• Significant experience as an applied practitioner in elite sport settings, ideally football.
• Strong understanding of talent development and youth development pathways.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills with a range of stakeholders. 
• Analytical skills for compiling and interpreting reports and proficient in data collection, analysis and presentation.
• Understanding of Talent Identification principles (desirable but not required).